Visual Development Artist

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities:
• Work under the guidance of a Production Designer and Art Director to generate artwork related to characters, environments, backgrounds, costume and prop design.
• Create artwork that informs the early story and visual development process and well as the production process
• Potentially building orthographics for environments, structures and props - including turns using existing approved designs
• Potentially building orthographics for characters/vehicles/props - including turns using existing approved designs
• Generate rough concepts to explore new designs within the style of the show
• When requested, build and present innovative ideas to improve visual concepts and designs
• Outstanding eye and ability to translate a thorough understanding of color, composition, detail, texture and lighting into designs and/or paintings
• Willingness to take feedback and rework material while maintaining a new perspective
• Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff and ensure all deadlines are met
• Ensure all artwork is accurately backed up, organized and stored appropriately
• Ensure all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Thorough design foundation including knowledge of: perspective, composition, painting, lighting and color theory
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop
• Excellent communication skills
• Is a teammate, who genuinely enjoys working with others
• Strong time-management skills
• Works well in a fast paced production environment under pressure

Desired Qualifications
• At least 3 years of experience in television animation, feature animation and/or video games
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Working knowledge of Maya/Zbrush/Modo is a plus
• Portfolio that demonstrates seasoned design and painting skills

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.